You do your offer of services. Of course, as it couldnât be otherwise, extremely expensive. And then⌠they rejected it. Thatâs fine. Part of life. Interesting challenge, but with the risk of becoming a frustrating job. Difficult stakeholders. I did not ask for it, but the gave me anyway. The reason for they decision was âinterestingâ. It was not price. Not the onerous payment conditions. Or the absurdly harsh terms and conditions. Nope. It was a⌠âWe want to do it ourselvesâ. Then, you...
2 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
More than you think. And itâs everywhere. Some people call it laziness. Even ignorance. Or worse⌠unawareness⌠Or insufficient understanding. The fact is that my team called the guys. The water guys. Aqualia in Spain. Once. Twice. Finally, they came. They installed the new device to measure water consumption. We wanted to change the contract, using the new device that comes with lower fees (it was a development site). No answer. Call. No answer. Call. They answered. The device is not correct....
3 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
This is what a personal training used to position, tired of comparing and demonstrating how good she is. Not my method is better. Not Iâm going to make you lose fat. Nope. Just the reality of what this is about. Have more sâŹx. Thatâs it. Being healthier or looking good are just collateral damages. Life is easier with an Ex-CEO on your ear. Itâs about progress, personal growth⌠And of course. Valid for sâŹx too. Whatâs collateral damage? I leave that to you. Life is easier with an Ex-CEO on...
4 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
Once that you have decided what you want in life, itâs time for the next step. No matter whether you want⌠Change career path. Get into the PPP line. Get into business. Expand your business. Not matter whatâs your decision. There is a common next step. Expand your network. i.e. get connected to the right people. As Grant Cardone said⌠âI donât go to âworkâ. I go to my netWORK to increase my Net Worth.â You need to improve your network to increase your Net Worth. Itâs not just about the...
5 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
Complexity is the enemy of clarity. And without clarity, you're invisible. Iâve been in meetings where technical guys discuss and discuss. Argue and argue. About the gender of the angels. For hours. For meetings. For months. Ego against ego. And you still miss the point. The clarity, the specificity of the problem. And they go invisible. For bosses and leaders alike. If you are able to explain complex things in a simple way, as if the person you talk to was 5 years-old⌠People will listen....
6 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
Every important decision in your life has come down to the same thing. Making a bet on yourself. Changing company? Bet on yourself. Changing career path? Bet on yourself. Starting your business? Bet on yourself. Hiring your first employee? Bet on yourself. There is one thing I have learnt about big decisions. Itâs always simpler than you think. Before you change your company and country, it feels scary, and risky. After you do, you wonder why you waited so long. Before you start your...
7 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
âTwenty years ago, my father built a thriving business with a handshake and a business cardâ âSorry mate. Welcome to the Trust Recession Eraâ. In your fatherâs era, trust was institutional. People believed in companies, credentials, and corporate polish. Now, people donât believe TV, the newspaper, the media, the government⌠Almost nothing. This is why great engineers, and other professionals remain invisible despite their skills. Other people, less-qualified attract attention. This is why...
8 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
Obesity is a big public-health challenge, affecting over 1bn people worldwide in 2025. According to The Economist, guys that love models and projections⌠this is projected to double by 2035. And you know how is doing anything about it? Almost nobody. And doing things for real? Nobody at all. The usual suspects are known, and demonstrated to be guilty. Lack of exercise, excess of sugar and products you wonât give to your dog. Still, nobody makes tackle any of these things a priority. Not even...
9 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
I did not know that idea from Bezos. Yes, the Amazon guy. Getting better with time like good wine. Apparently, when organizing meetings he is a weirdoo. And one of his weirdadas is that âif you have to order two pizzas, there are too many people in the meetingâ. Of course, he does not care about people fasting. The idea is that 80% of the best decisions, ideas, etc. come from the 20% of people. So, why having to spend more money on pizzas⌠Bezitos is known for saving to the penny⌠and the...
10 days ago â˘Â 1 min read